scholarly journals Emerging and Persistent Issues in the Delivery of Asynchronous Non-Traditional Undergraduate Physics Experiments

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Alec Sithole ◽  
Edward T. Chiyaka ◽  
Fidelis Manyanga ◽  
Davison M. Mupinga
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Experimental Physics ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Physics Laboratory ◽  
Laboratory Activities ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Physical Laboratory ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education ◽  
Physics Experiments

Remote physics laboratory activities are common tools of use in physics in traditional, online, and distance education to enhance student learning. Although these offerings necessitated by technological advances, spur innovation and improvement in undergraduate physics education, their use as stand-alone substitutes for instructor-guided physical laboratory experiments remain the center of debate and research. This paper discusses the effectiveness of the current pedagogic issues in the delivery and learning of four different types of remote introductory undergraduate physics laboratory activities, the breakthroughs, and the areas that require further investigations. The instructional issues include experiment preparation and design, student engagement, guidance, and safety. This review noted the positive impacts of stand-alone remote physics lab activities on mostly undergraduate non-physics majors, partly due to the limited number of institutions currently conferring complete online/distance physics degrees worldwide. We recommend further studies on the effect on physics students who end up in experimental physics-related careers.

scholarly journals Using Spreadsheet Modeling in Basic Physics Laboratory Practice for Physics Education Curriculum

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ahmad Fauzi ◽  
Dwi Teguh Rahardjo ◽  
Utoro Romadhon ◽  
Kunthi Ratna Kawuri
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Mathematical Modelling ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Mathematical Concept ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Laboratory Practice ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Physics Laboratory ◽  
Basic Physics

<p class="Abstract">Physics is one of a branch of science which uses much of mathematical concept. Usually, the concept of physics is expressed in a mathematical equation; it will make physics easier to be understood. Therefore, the students need to understand about mathematical modelling to help them understand physics. Students who take fundamental physics and physics laboratory course required to understand the concept of feedback that is mathematically expressed in differential equations. However, most of the students have not been taught the concept of differential equations at early semester. Therefore, we are interested in reviewing the use of mathematical modelling with a spreadsheet in the case of feedback that is integrated with laboratory practice. The results of this study indicate that students gave positive perceptions and improve their ability in understanding the concept of feedback that is mathematically expressed in the differential equation.<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF INQUIRY-BASED TEACHING ON CHINESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ EPISTEMOLOGIES ABOUT EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS AND LEARNING PERFORMANCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Zhao Shi ◽  
Liping Ma ◽  
Jingying Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Course Performance ◽  
Experimental Physics ◽  
Learning Attitudes ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Laboratory Activities ◽  
Personal Epistemologies ◽  
Experimental Group

Students' epistemologies of experimental physics refer to how they understand the role of experimentation as well as the experimental operation and design and communication of results in physics. This research aimed to find whether students in inquiry-based physics laboratory activities show more expert-like epistemologies of experimental physics and better course performance relative to courses using cookbook guided laboratory activities. The participants consisted of two classes of students in a Chinese university. They were divided into control group and experimental group. The experimental group was taught with inquiry-based teaching, while the control group was using cookbook teaching. Each group was taught by the same lecturer. Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey for Experimental Physics were used to investigate students’ epistemologies about the nature of experimental physics. It was found that students in a traditional cookbook guided laboratory showed significant negative shifts on personal epistemologies, and in contrast, students’ epistemologies of experimental physics in inquiry-based laboratory had been significantly improved. The increase of scores in the control group was higher than the experiment group on experimental physics learning performance. The results were slightly different from other studies, some possible explanations were given. Keywords: epistemologies of experimental physics, inquiry-based teaching, physics education

Abilities of Physics Education Students in Constructing Graphics Based on Practicum Results and in Interpreting It

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Hariawan Hariawan ◽  
Muslimin Muslimin ◽  
I Komang Werdhiana
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Thinking Aloud ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Basic Physics ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education ◽  
The Relationship

The skills to construct and interpret graphs are a form of science skills and are an important component in learning physics. The purpose of this study was to describe the ability of undergraduate physics education students to construct graphs based on practicum data and interpret them. Data obtained through respondent answer sheets, thinking-aloud recordings, and interviews. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Untad and the research subjects of the Physics Education Study Program students were 6 people obtained based on the values of Basic Physics I and Basic Physics practicum II then divided into three groups of levels (high, medium, and low) with each category as many as 2 people. The results of this study indicate: 1) in general, respondents in the high, medium, and low categories can construct graphs but are not based on the prerequisite ability to construct graphs, especially in determining the x-axis and y-axis variables, 2) on the ability to interpret graphs, respondents can interpret graphs the relationship between variables on the graph but not supported by an explanation or evaluation based on proper physics concepts, 3) The strategy used by respondents in constructing graphs, in general, is to convert data in decimal form or scientific notation and 4) The difficulties experienced by respondents when constructing graphs are converting data, determining the scale and how to determine the variables on each graph axis.    

scholarly journals Results of a Multi-Year Assessment of Inquiry-Based Second Semester General Physics Laboratory Activities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Ross ◽  
E. Venugopal ◽  
Gary Hillebrand ◽  
Meghann Murray ◽  
Matthew Gonderinger
Keyword(s):  
General Physics ◽  
Physics Laboratory ◽  
Laboratory Activities

Correlation Modes Initial Setting Investigation-Based Group Inquiry Model Formulating Grant Hypotheses Against Student Ability in Science Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 621-629
Author(s):  
Jurubahasa Sinuraya ◽  
Abdul Hamid K ◽  
Efendi Napitupulu
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Science Process Skills ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Initial Setting ◽  
Statistical Analysis Technique ◽  
Physics Experiments

In the implementation of experimental activities, the competence that is expected to be mastered by a student is to appreciate the various concepts and principles of advanced physics by conducting various physics experiments and being able to develop creativity in designing experiments. Physics lessons are subjects related to numbers and some abstract concepts. The study aims to determine the correlation of the Initial Setting variable (X) of the Investigation-Based Group Inquiry Model to the science process skills variable (Y). Data analysis used a single linear regression correlation test using SPSS. The research sample was physics students. The data analysis technique used in this research is the statistical analysis technique of quantitative data calculations. The results of the analysis for the coefficient of determination R Square of 0.251 indicate that 25.1% of science process skills have a direct effect by the Initial Setting (X) variable of the Investigation-Based Group Inquiry Model.

An assessment of physics laboratory teaching and learning resources in two Nigerian universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-14
Author(s):  
Ayodele Ogunleye ◽  
Benjamin E. Anyaegbuna
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
State University ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Physics Laboratory ◽  
Laboratory Teaching ◽  
Faculties Of Education ◽  
The University

It is hard to imagine learning science without doing laboratory or fieldwork. The research work in this paper assessed the state of physics laboratory teaching and learning resources in some selected universities in the South West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The survey was carried out in five universities namely The University of Lagos, University of Agriculture, Lagos State University, Olabisi Onabanjo University and Covenant University. An 88-item inventory assessment questionnaire was administered and responses were collated for analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data derived from the study. Findings revealed that there is dearth of modern and specialised physics laboratory equipment/resources; and the obsolete state of most workshops. Inadequacy of the available resources was also observed where some universities combine physics students from the Faculties of Education and Science for most practical sessions. Based on the findings, the study proffers some recommendation that could improve the resource situations in these universities.   Keywords: Physics, laboratory, learning.  

scholarly journals View On Science and Education (VOSE): Studi Terhadap Mahasiswa Program S1 IPA-Fisika

Kappa Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-216
Author(s):  
Mukhayyarotin NRJ ◽  
◽  
Khaerus Syahidi ◽  
Eti Sukadi ◽  
Wirawan Fadly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
State University ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
General Picture ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Science And Education ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Correct Understanding

This study aims to examine the concept of the nature of science (NOS) and attitudes towards teaching the NOS. The research used the View on Science Education (VOSE) instrument that was developed by Chen (valid and reliable) which online distributed to students of Physics Education Program from Surabaya State University and IKIP PGRI Pontianak, as well as students of Science Program from IAIN Ponorogo. The survey research method was conducted to determine the profile of students’ views on the NOS and science education. Respondents who filled out the research questionnaire were 102 students. Based on the survey results, the VOSE profile was obtained that the Science-Physics students had difficulty conceptualizing the general picture of VOSE because in some aspects of NOS it appeared that students experienced confusion.Science-Physics students have a positive attitude towards teaching NOS in terms of tentativeness, aspect of the nature of observation, as well as aspect of theory and law.However, Science-Physics students have negative attitudes towards teaching NOS in the aspect of the scientific method. Thus, the implication of this research requires that Science-Physics students learn and further research about the concept of NOS in order to have a correct understanding.

Pengembangan Media Video Pembelajaran Semikonduktor Fotokatalis

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Dhessy Nurainun ◽  
Sahrul Saehana
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
A Value ◽  
Education Study ◽  
The Media ◽  
Good Learning ◽  
Addie Model ◽  
Strongly Agree

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan video pembelajaran yang baik untuk materi semikonduktor fotokatalis. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan yang mengacu pada model ADDIE. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan merupakan angket dengan skala Likert empat yang ditujukan kepada ahli media, ahli materi, dosen Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika dan 7 orang mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika. Data kualitas produk berdasarkan hasil penilaian ahli media menunjukan angka 3,17 dengan kategori “Baik”. Analisis oleh ahli materi menunjukan angka 3,19 dengan interpretasi “Baik”. Adapun penilaian dari dosen Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika menunjukan nilai 3,70 dengan kategori “Sangat Baik”. Sedangkan penilaian oleh mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika menunjukan nilai 3,35 dengan kategori sangat setuju. Dari hasil penilaian dari ahli, dosen pendidikan fisika dan mahasiswa fisika menunjukan bahwa video pembelajaran semikonduktor fotokatalis ini layak untuk digunakan.This study aims to produce good learning videos for photocatalyst semiconductor material. This research is a development research that refers to the ADDIE model. The research instrument used was a questionnaire with a four Likert scale aimed at media experts, material experts, Physics Education Study Program lecturers and 7 Physics Education Study Program students. Product quality data based on the results of the media expert's assessment shows a figure of 3.17 in the "Good" category. Analysis by material experts shows the number 3.19 with the interpretation of "Good". The assessment of the Physics Education Study Program lecturers showed a score of 3.70 with the category "Very Good". While the assessment by students of the Physical Education Study Program showed a value of 3.35 with the category strongly agree. From the results of the assessment from experts, physics education lecturers and physics students showed that this photocatalyst semiconductor learning video is feasible to use 

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